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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-03
SOCIAL AND Personal

Fred B. Adams went to San Francisco
Saturday.
Theo. Demming of the Ridge is visiting
at the Bay.
A. B. Sanbourn, of the Amador Sentinel.
is in the city.
Mrs. Timothy Lee went to Auburn on a
visit Saturday.
DR.. W. Wood and wife went north on
visit last week.
S. Prentice Smith came up from San
Francisco last night.
Colonel McNasser went to the Bav the
latter part of last week.
Miss Jennie Ryerson, of Broadway. New
York, is visiting in this city.
NJ. J. Dillman and wife went up to
Marysville last Saturday afternoon.
Misses Lizzie and Mary Griffin came I'D
from the city yesterday on the overland.
Mrs. A. Wasserman returned Saturday
after two months visit to San Francisco.
Edwin F. Smith and G. W. Hancock and
wife returned from Stockton last Saturday
afternoon.
The family of Captain H. Weinstock
have returned from visit of three months
on the coast.
Miss Annie NJ. ellis, of this CITY, re-
turned home Saturday, having been attend
ing the fair at Reno.
Deputy Sheriff Bennett returned from
Folsom Saturday afternoon, having taken
a Chinese murderer to the prison.
Mrs. E. P. Howe and daughter returned
home Saturday from trip to Wheatland.
where she has been visiting friends.
Mrs. Josie Mechanics and Mrs. T. w
y lnp har v-h hoy -
ives in Woodland, have returned to their
home in Anderson.
David Johnston and A. ]. Johnston re-
turned yesterday from their ranch at Cool,
Ell Dorado county, and say that the people
there are expecting the iron-Eorse in that
vicinity soon.
]. B. Hobson, the we'll known mining
man, passed through the city on his way
to the Bay yesterday. He recently sold
his one-tenth interest in the Auburn
Orange. Orchard for 81 800 and is looking
for suitable place to raise olives
Arrivals at the Capital Hotel yesterday
John Finnell, W. Finnell, Tehama; E.
Galensky, st. Helena; J. Woodland, New
castle; S. Furgeson, Ophir; A, Wart, Les
Angeles; G. T. Jenkins, Battle Mountain;
l. Meter, San Francisco; L. G. Foster,
New York John Eckhardt, Franklin;
Mrs. ]. d. Hill, Miss NJ. Meyers, Elk
Grove, S. NJ. Quail, San Francisco
Arrivals at the Golden Eagle Hotel YES
terday o. H. Felix, R. j. Peterson, III. /.
Eames, C. J. Halb and wife, New York;
S. j. Conger, Akron, o.; Mrs. John l. Red
lex, Geo. w. Redick, B. s. Taylor, San
Francisco; +. D. Meyers and wife, city;
II II. Newell, W. ID; Brown, J. B. Kirkland,
San francisco; Mrs. A. o. Carter, Oak
land; R. II. Dengler, New York; Mrs. ].
w. Kaseberg, San Francisco P. t. Tur-
ner, Gridley; J. NJ. Sears, Red Bluff: E.
Small, Rockford, Ill; E. G. Wheeler, Chi
cago.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-03
SILK PLUSH WRAPS.

AS class the dressiest Wraps for fall and winter
are to be of Silk Plush. The plush is not of
ordinary quality, but special weaving extra
heavy, soft and wthal close imitation of real
seal. In its finer grades it is superb material,
well worthy the place it is destined to hold in
public favor. Many of these Plush or Sealette
Wraps have seaskin tastenings, and are
trimmed with various costly furs
Two new features are introduced in the shapes this
season, namely, the long tab fronts which are
found in almost every garment and secondly
the short tight-ftting jackets, which we believe
have never appeared until now made of
sealette.
Our Seal Plush Wraps this season were carefully Sc
lected from among great number of plush gar
ments sent us by leading manufacturers We
are therefore confident that the selections rep
resent the best work of the best American
makers.
The prices for the Wraps are $40 SO, $40 S25,
s27 50, $50 $s5 $40 and SIS. The Jackets,
SIS, $40 and $25
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-03

Earned runs-Altas, 0; Pioneers, .. Two base
hit, Powers. First base on errors-Altas l: Pho
neers. 2. Left on bases-Altas 8; Pioneers, 8.
Struck out-Mullee, 6; Lorrigan, g. Double plays
--Newbert and O'Day. Base on balls-Flint, l;
Moore, 2; Gagus, 2; N Smith, 2; H. Smith, /;
Carroll, |. Base on balk-Moore. Hit by
pitcher; Smith. Passed ball-McLaughlin
Wild pitch-Mullee. l; Lorrigan, l. Umpire
Sheridan. scorer-W. II. Young. Time[l:5O
AT Stockton yesterday the Haverlys de-
feated. the Stocktons in the presence of a
large assemblage by a score of 4 to 1. In
cell pitched great game, striking out II,
and was gagged for one three Dagger and
three singles. Flynn of the Stocktons
struck out T. and was hit for three-bagger
and five singles. Errors-Stockton 3, Hay
erlys 2.
A deciding game for a purse and the
championship of the California Central
Baseball League was played at Monterey
yesterday between the Santa Cruz and
Salinas clubs. 1t was won by the Santa
Cruz club by a score of 8 to 2.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-03
UNLUCKY ALIAS.
They Go to the Bay and Get Scoop

They Go to the Bay and Get Scooped-
How They were Defeated.
The Atlas were not met al the depot last
night with brass band. They didn't
want any. Even if the bands services
had been eogaged, the character of the
music appropriate to the occasion would
have been suggestive of funeral.
They met the GREENWOOD & Morans on
Saturday, and were bagged, as the follow
ing score will show:
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-03

Earned runs-G. & MS, 2; Atlas, g. Two-base
base on errors-G. & NJ SD; Atlas, g. Left on bases
&C. Il Ms, Z; Atlas. 5. Base on called balls
o Day, 2; Anderson, l; Robertson, l. Long, 2
Mcdonald, 2 Blakiston, /; McCord, l. Struck
out-Shea, Borchers, McCord, 2; Powers, New
bert Flint, . Robertson, 2; O'Day. Double play
Shea to Ryan. Base on hit by pitcher-Blakis-
ton and Newbert: Passed balls-McLaughlin q
Wild Enthusiastically
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-03
The SCOTCH TWEEDS.

Scotch Tweeds in inch plads mostly bright colors
crossed with white lines, 81 SO per yard. Make
stylish. Newmarkets, Circulars, Dresses etc.
For those who prefer quiet patterns we have dark
gray, brown and olive Plaids in new designs at
SI IS.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-03

AUCTION To-MoRRow.-W. H. Sherburp,
auctioneer, will sell at his salesroom, at
No. 323 X street at 10 o'clock tomorrow.
the following: One fine stove (six piecesl:
two new black walnut, marble-top bed
room suites; two cottage suites; ash bed
room suite; four new Brussels carpets:
new Hub range No. 81; new " Windsor
bar-room stove; full line of crockery glass
and tinware, and other articles to numer-
Gus 10 mention
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-03
One Aunaaea and tzOeuty Note Sheets of smooth fv-
fozea un''nlea 6aber, IS cents, for seAool and
0fee use
BY FAR OUR BEST.

Saturday evening we opened some attractive new
shades in the heavy-corded Silk, known as
Faille Franchise This particular brand is all
silk, with rich ustrous surface, and at the
price Isl 5o) is ncomparably the handsomest
dress silk we have
We show it in such shades as Gobelin Electric
Blue, Olive brown, Dark Green, Garnet, Black,
ETC., and for evening occasions in shades of
Pink and Blue that light up beautifully under
gas
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-03

SCHOOL BooKs.-A full line of school
books for all grades, from Primary to High
School, including German books, is carried
by II. 5. Croker d Co., and they are pre-
pared 10 fill the orders of pupils or parents
quickly, correctly and at lowest prices.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-03

HIGHLAND PARK TRAcT.-Free convey
ance to Highland Park Tract to examine
the property from the office of F. D. Myers,
1923 Fourth street, opposite Postoffice.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-03

II IS generally conceded that the most
stylish Hats and Bonnets are sold cheapest
at MILLINERY No. 500 J street.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-03

THE cleansing, antiseptic and healing
qualities of DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy are
unequalled.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-03
Excellent Shooting.

The following scores were made by men,
bers of Company at the 2O0-yard target
over the Twelfth street range, yesterday:
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-03

CITY license and water rates are now due
and payable on or before the 18th inst. Paw
and save costs.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-03

School Boxes furnished with pencils, ETC., 10 cents
Fasten with locksand key.
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DIED.

~hsr Baby wee SIX, we gave her Csstorie
When she was :. Child, she cried for Castor;..
When she became Miss, ,he ciang to Castoria.
When she had Children, abe gave them Castoria,
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-03

Miss JENNIE RYERsoN, of Broadway. New
York, will sell elegant imported holiday
fancy work and novelties from Monday,
October Sd, to Sth, at Domestic Machine
rooms, Ninth and ] streets.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-03

CAUrIox.-No piano but the HMathu-
shek " has the tuning pins pushed into a
sss ID iron frame. John F. Cooper. Sew
enth and J
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-03

HIGHLAND PARK TRAcT.-A number of
the most desirable lots ever offered for sale
in Sacramento will be sold at auction sale
Saturday, October Sth, at o'clock P. NJ, at
Armory Hall. See advertisement on an
nj her nagP
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-03

SCHOOL BooKs.-A full line of school
books for all grades, from Primary to High
School, including German books, is carried
by II. S. Croker Il Co., and they are pre-
pared to fill the orders of pupils or parents
quickly, correctly and at lowest prices. y
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-03

IMPROVEMENT AssocIATIoN.-Ther regular
meeting of the Executive Committee of
the Sacramento City and County improve
ment Association viii be held at headquar-
tiers, 400 J street, at s O'Clock this evening.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-03

Klein's team beating by fifteen points.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-04-15
GRAPE CUTTINGS.

EOR SALE. CUTTINGS OF THE FOL-
L lowing varieties: berger, Zinfandel.
Trousseau, Granache. Mataro, Carrignan.
Petite Pepot. or Black Burgundy, Ganay.
Tientuera Apply to e. L. MAYBERRY,
mrl7 I'm San Gabriel. Cal.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-01-26
A LIBERAL OFFER.

We call the attention of our -ea-
aers to the prospectus of the
WEEKLY PRESS, of Philadel-
phia, published in another column.
This is one of the best of the
great Metropolitan Family News
papers.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-01-26
Our Legislature.
House Committees.

| ~ VI oho Stouuiug commit
tees OF the House-the commit tees
on Elections and Privileges hav.
as follows:
On Federal Relations. -Messrs.
Lucas, McClung, Cochran (of Claw
Chancellor, Roseberry, Crow, Shaw,
McCombs, Taylor, Middleton, Lar.
gent and Whitaker.
| On Taxation and Finance
Messrs. Chew, Chancellor, Spencer.
Chipley, Sydenstricker, Roseberry.
Garden, Rife, Jones, Whitaker,
Bowers, Smith and Sturm.
On Military Affairs. Messrs.
Harding, Crockett, Chew, Cochran,
lof Wetzel) Hager, Duval, Toler.
Raymond, Cakes and Mckinney.
On the Judic iary.-Messrs.
Hamilton, Lucas, Chipley, Woods,
Spencer, Kidd, Harding, Crow
Ragland, Byrne, Hagans, Hoke and
Whorter.
On Observation-Disclosures. Shaw,
Kidd, Harding, Sydenstricker, Rey,
nolds, Hiner, Spencer, Roseberry,
DAVIDSON Kinsey, Raymond, Duval,
Hagans, and Ropp.
On Counties, Districts and NUM-
cipal Corporations. -Messrs. Chan
cellor, Shaw, Chambers, Byrne,
Ragland, Roseberry, Kellar, Jones,
Young, Bowers and woodward.
On Private Corporations and
Joint Stock Companies.-Me ssrs.
Woods, Brown, Hiner, Pugh, Rife,
Yeager, Kinsey, Largent, Gaines,
Ragland, Sinclair and Whitaker.
On Roads and Internal Naviga-
ion,-Messrs. Yeager, Gorrell,
Hager, Peck, Pugh, Garden, Coch-
ran, (of Clay, Hiner, Smith, Nc
Kinney, Cakes, Cook and Kincaid.
On Forfeited and inappropriate
ed Lands.-Messrs. Crow, Woods,
Cochran, (of WetzeD, Rife, Cham
bers, Kinsey, Holmes, Depue,
Middleton, Young and McCombs.
On Claims and Grievances.
Messrs. Reynolds, Brown, Kellar,
Peck, Ferguson, Ragland, Gandee,
Hensley, woodward, Cook and
Young.
On Humane Institutions and
Public Buildings.-Messrs. Crock
EFT, DAVIDSON, Chew, Ferguson,
Ragland, Cochran, (of Clay, Chip
lev, Sturm and Thayer,
On Printing and Contingent Elk
penses.-Messrs. Peck, Brown,
Kidd, McClung, Cochran (ot Wet.
zeD, Crockett, Largent, Holm es,
Smith and Gates.
j On Executive Officers and Lii
brary.-Messrs. Sydenstricker,
Hamilton, Gorrell, Reynolds, Crock
EFT, Gleason, Hoke, Cakes, Hens
+; Icy, Gandee and Thayer.
: On Arts, Sciences and General
improvements Messrs. Ferguson,
Spencer, Byrne, Cochran, of Wet
eel, Raymond, Taylor and McKin
ney.
On Penitentiary.-Messrs. Chip
ley, Kinsey, Cochran of Clay,
Grow, Gleason, Cook, Sinclair,
i Cakes and Ropr.
On Mines and Mining.-Messrs.
DAVIDSON, Gleason, Sydenstricker,
Reynolds, Chambers, Hager, Rife,
; Holmes, Middleton, Toler, Sturm,
Raymond and woodward.
, On Immigration and Agricul-
ture.-Messrs, Gorrell, Peck, Hiner,
Hager, Kellar, Pugh, Ropp, Gan
dee, Kincaid, Hensley and Toler.
On State Boundaries.-Messrs.
McClung, Chew, Hamilton, Pugh,
. Byrne, Garden, Kellar, Jones, Hoke,
McCom bs, Bowers and Depue.
On Railroads. -Messrs. Kidd,
!, Chipley, Lucas, DAVIDSON, Hard
r ing, Yeager, Ferguson, Chancellor,
Garden, Thayer, Hagans, McWhor-
ter and Depue
On Rules.-Messrs. Speaker, Lu-
cas-, Woods, Hamilton, Hoke, Tay-
lor and Sinclair,
On Enrolled Bills.-Messrs. Nc
Chung and McWhorter.
131 acres of land, (part of the
Dudley estatel, lying on the st.
Mary's Pike, for sale by Atkinson.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-01-26

$3.50 buys pair Of Ladies' Kid
Shoes, worth $3.50, at r. G. Cald-
wells,
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-01-26

13a acres of land, (part of the
Dudley estate(, lying on the st.
Mary's Pike, for sale by Atkinson.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-07-13
INDIANA WAR CLAIMS
Auditor Williams Submits Proposition
for Settlement.


for Settlement.
WASHINGTON, July 6.-John S. Williams
Third Auditor OF the Treasury, has writ
ten the following letter to the Secretary OF
War:
f'Hon. W. C. Endicott, Secretary of War:
"SIg-In reviewing the war claims OF the
State of Indiana it is ascertained that over
payments have been made to the State in
years past III an aggregate of about SAG, 900.
These overpayments were induced chiefly
by the fact that in many instances the
State having received an allowance upon
one duplicate of voucher, subsequently
presented the other duplicate, as If an inde-
pendent item, and secured an allowance
upon it also, and in some instances pay
ments were made on raised vouchers
nave urged this matter upon the at
tention OF the Governor, but can not dis
cover any intention even to look into ii,
1t does not seem that any Communication
in respect to IL was made to the Leg stature
at Its last session. There being now no
valid claim pending in favor of the STATE,
no opportunity presents Itself for a stop
page OF the amount.
The annual appropriation for distrib-
uting arms, etc, to the States for the use
OF State militia would, of course, offer
no opportunity for collection of this
amount as the property thus dis
tributed is merely loaned, and re-
mains the property OF the United States.
But q refusal to furnish the State of In.
diana its quota of arms might at least so
forcibly call attention to the matter of
the overpayment that il would not be
wholly ignored. submit for your con-
alteration the proposition that it would be
emInently proper to refuse to intrust
large amount OF United States property to
the care of the State until disposition
shall be manifested to give some reason
able attention to request for refundment
of an amount thus improperly received. l
understand that your department has de-
clined to furnish any more arms, etc to
the State OF Vermont until the State shall
account for the value of large quantity
issued to it several years since. respect
fully suggest that this may be precedent
to be applied to the State of Indiana
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-07-13
claypoOl & Ketcham. Attorneys for Plaintiff.

CiaypooI & Ketcham, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
CHERIFF'S sALE-By virtue OF certified copy
= of a decree to directed, from the
Clerk of the Superior Court of Marion
County. Indiana. in cause mo. S6.S62), where
In the First National Bank, Of Greencastle,
Ind, is plaintiff. and Mary Kelly. trustee, ct
al. are defendants requiring me 20 make the
sum OF two hundred and eighty-five dollars
and seventy-one cents ts2S5.7l), with interest on
said decree and costs, l viii expose al pubic
sale, to the highest bidder, on
SATURDAY, THE 25d DAT OF JULY
A. ID. 1887,
between the hours OF 10 O'Clock q. N. and
o'clock D. m, OF said day, at the door the
Court house of Marion County, Indiana, the
rents and profits for term not exceeding seven
years, Of the following real estate. TO wit:
Lot number twelve (l2), in piyis-N0rdyks
addition TO the city of Indianapolis. situate IN
Marion County. Indiana.
II such rents ana profits will not sell for =
sufficient sum to satisfy said decree, interest
ard costs, will, at the same time ana place ex.
pose to public sale the fee simple OF said real
estate. much thereof may be sufficient
to discharge said decree, interest and costs. said
sale will be made without any relief whatever
from valuation or sppraisement laws.
ISAAC KING.
Sheriff Of Marion County.
June %, A. d. 1857.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-07-13
a TIME-HoNoRED CHESTNUT.
What the Knights Think OF the Reported
Resignation of POwderIy.

What the Knights Think OF the Reported
Resignation OF POwderIy.
NEW YORK, July 8.-Mr. Powderly' re-
ported announcement that he will resign
his Office of general master workman of the
Knights of Labor at the next meeting of
the General Assembly in October instead OF
waiting until 1888, when his term expires
has familiar sound to knights.
John Morrison, master workman Of the
Carpet-workers' expelled District 126. said
Yesterday: This resignation of General
Master Workman Powderly is a time
honored, gray haired, gray bearded chest
nut. One of the first things heard when
/ came into the order was that Mr.. Pow
derby was going to resign, and he has been
resigniDg upon every critical juncture
since"
John Ewinton said: "As long as can
remember, Mr.. Powdsrly has been resign.
ing. The trouble is the job too big for
him and every year he Is made to feel it
more and more. The vast organization OF
the Knights of Labor is going to pieces.
But the labor movement Is not dependent
upon any one man or two men. 1t will 20
on without Powderly or George, and the
wrongs vorkingmen suffer will be RENE
died, no matter whether the present leaders
90 by the board or not" .afe..
Mr.. 6winton thought that 8. III. Wheat,
OF Iowa, was good man for Powderley's
shoes, but there seems TO be some technical
objections to him. He has not been elect
ed Q delegate Of the General Assembly
heretofore.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-07-13
FASHION NOTES.

Pink frocks are very fashionable.
White dresses and black ones never go
out of fashion.
Caps for the seaside are very fashionable
this summer.
India batiste, or null, comes in lovely
shades of color this season.
The sailor jersey is the favorite wear of
season for outdoor sports.
White and blue serges remain the favor
/ fabrics for yachting suits.
LlI.wool Irregular knit yachting suits
are &C ming into general use.
Sprigged lawns and pin-hesd dotted
muslins are seen on wash-goods counters.
The latest advices from Paris say that
the couture is higher and further forward
than ever.
1t is noticed with pleasure that there is a
return to white neck lingerie with sum-
mer toilets.
some strips or vslvet compose most Of the
dressy short NANTES or shoulder capes of
the season.
The wlgwam shoe is the coming summer
novelty in house slippers. 1t has no sep
arate sole, the uppers and soles being all of
ore piece Of leather.
Observation-Disclosures variegated silks
are very fashionable, but they are not in as
good taste as plain fabric failles, gros-grain
tafietas and bengaline.
Tinted batiste underwear comes In sets
OF chemIses, drawers, camisoles or night
robes, short petticoats aud corset covers
all of a color and trimmed with lace anu
embroidery to match.
Toilets of white embroidered, very open
| worked lawn, of lace and other gauzy fab
RIGS, to be worn over colored silk aud ST.
IesIa slips or skirts and bodices, grow in ia
vor as the season advances.
Ribbons are expensive trimming when
used in the necessary quantities to be Of.
| fective, but when we'll chosen they are very
| durable, and can be utilized for several
successive toilets.
In summer silks some of the shot effects
are exquisite and highly artistic, as, for 10
stance, pale green and rose, pale blue and
mauve, pale blue and pink, and pearl gray
and pink producing an opaline effect.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-07-13
PUBLIC LAND SETTLERS.
Important Order From Commissioners
Sparks Relative to Enforced Absences.

Important Order From Commissioners
Sparks Relative to Enforced Absences.
WAsHTEGToE, July 6. - Commissioner
Sparks. of the General Land Office, has
received letter from d public land entry
mar ia Eastern Colorado stating that the
drought has already damaged the crops ia
that section and that if it continues much
longer tine crops viii De q complete failure,
that insects have destroyed the gro wing
vegetables, and that there il ab-
soluiely no feed for stock. The entry
man states that his nelghsors are forced
to leave their holdings to obtain the neces-
stiles of life, aud asks if this absence Will
operate to defeat their claim when final
proof is offered. The Commissioner
answer IS important as indicating the
policy of the General Land Office with re-
spect to these cases, OF which it is stated
there are large number in different parts
of the West. The Com missioner says:
THE distressing situation you have men,
TONED appeals to my strongest sympathies
in favor of actual settlers on the public
domain, who are suffering from drought
and loss of crops and whatever relief may
be possible within the discretion of this
once Will be extended to enable them
to preserve their claims. Settlers
who are obliged to leave their claims on &C
count of the drought should be prepared to
account for their absence from this cause
when they make final proof, but in such
cases proof should not be offered until
the law has been fully complied with after
their return to the land. An enforced ab-
sence on account Of climatic reasons will
not imperiI the claim if the fact is estab-
lished when proof is made, and if proof is
not attempted to be made in advance OF
the time when the residence, improvement
and cultivation required by law can be
satisfactorily shown"